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  • April 24, 2018
Miami man charged with three felonies in Lido Beach fight, shooting

No injuries reported in 7 p.m. fight, police say.

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Town Hall
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  • Bret Hauff
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat residents pitch their ideas for the town

Town Commissioners invited community leaders to a meeting Monday to discuss goals and objectives for the town in the coming fiscal year

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  • Bret Hauff
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat considers issuing on-the-spot code citations

Code enforcement officers may have the authority to fine individuals for breaking town codes related to turtle preservation, construction and short-term rental violations.

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Jordan Leschert took his hat out of the running to represent Siesta Key.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 23, 2018
Candidate withdraws from race for Sarasota County Commission

Three candidates are still running for the chance to represent Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 23, 2018
FDOT recommends 65-foot span to replace Cortez drawbridge

Design work set to begin in 2019, but construction funding not yet set aside.

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Sarasota County Schools is investigating the incident and could take disciplinary action.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 23, 2018
Sarasota County Schools responds to racist 'promposal' from Riverview student

In response to the racist message, Sarasota County Schools made counselors available on Riverview's campus, and will be organizing a forum to discuss racism in the district.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 23, 2018
Longboat Police seek help in identifying robbery suspect

Investigators say couple was targeted as "affluent" and followed to condo.

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Eastbound lanes will remain open as construction takes place on the westbound portion of the street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2018
City closes segment of Tenth Street for construction

A project designed to improve the city’s environmental infrastructure will close a portion of 10th Street to traffic until the fall.

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Jamie Rusnak of the Parrish YMCA and Stacey McKee of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA enjoy a walk on a trail that winds through the woods.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2018
'A little piece of heaven' in Lakewood Ranch

Visitors say SMR knocked it out of the park with its design.

  • East County
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Midway through the 500-meter finals, Survivors in Synch takes command at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 22, 2018
Local Dragon Boat team roars to victory

Taskmaster captain breathes fire into Survivors in Synch

  • East County
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Parishioners pack the dedication of the Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church on Sunday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 22, 2018
Bishop dedicates new Catholic church in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels celebrates its new building with special mass.

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A two-car crash on I-75 left two people dead early Saturday morning.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 21, 2018
Crash closes Interstate 75 near University Parkway

Wrong-way driver causes accident, two die.

  • East County
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One of the units at Sutton Place damaged by the fire
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 20, 2018
Longboat fire damages Sutton Place condominiums

No injuries were reported in a two alarm fire that raged for at least 15 minutes at Sutton Place on Longboat Key.

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  • By Bret Hauff and Eric Garwood | Staff Writer and Managing Editor
  • April 19, 2018
Woman's death in Longboat Key sauna ruled a suicide

Longboat police say medical examiner's report is supported by police investigation

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Attendees discuss the future of the bayfront at Tuesday's The Bay open house at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2018
Residents share feedback on bayfront plans

Public input on three concepts for redeveloping the bayfront will help create a singular vision for a vast swath of waterfront land.

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